Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA15 · Wiltshire
73
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA14 · Wiltshire
307
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bradford-on-Avon has less crime — 73 vs 307 incidents in April 2026.
Trowbridge recorded substantially more crime than Bradford-on-Avon in April 2026 — 307 incidents compared to 73, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bradford-on-Avon sees higher rates of Burglary (16), while Trowbridge has more Shoplifting (35). Bradford-on-Avon is below the national average while Trowbridge is above, making Bradford-on-Avon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bradford-on-Avon recorded fewer crimes than Trowbridge — 73 vs 307 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Bradford-on-Avon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bradford-on-Avon saw higher rates of Burglary while Trowbridge had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bradford-on-Avon recorded fewer total crimes (73 vs 307).